Tile Leveling System Brands Compared: Next Level vs Raimondi, Rubi and Perfect Level Master (T-Lock)
Four clip-and-wedge systems, the same criteria for each, and a verdict by job type. Every fact about another brand links to its source.
How do Raimondi, Rubi, Perfect Level Master and Next Level compare?
Raimondi RLS, Rubi DELTA, Perfect Level Master T-Lock and Next Level all level tile the same basic way: a clip sits under the tile edges and a wedge presses the faces flush. They differ in joint sizes, tile thickness ranges, tools and how you buy them, which is what the table below lines up.
If you are weighing a spin cap system instead, read clip and wedge vs spin cap leveling. For the Next Level method itself, see how the Next Level tile leveling system works. If you are still deciding which type of system fits your job, start with how to choose a tile leveling system.
Clip-and-wedge brands side by side
Facts about other brands come from the maker or a distributor, listed in the sources at the end of this page. Scroll sideways on a phone to see all four columns.
| Criterion | Next Level | Raimondi RLS | Rubi DELTA | Perfect Level Master T-Lock |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mechanism | Clip + wedge | Clip + wedge, set with floor pliers[C] | Clip + wedge[E] | Clip + wedge, locked by hand[K] |
| Reusable part | Wedge | Same wedge and pliers across Raimondi clip types[C] | Wedges; clips are disposable[E][I] | Wedge[L] |
| Clip / joint sizes | 1/32″, 1/16″, 1/8″ | 1.5 mm (1/16″) HD clips in the heavy-duty kit[C] | 1 mm and 1/16″ clip kits[I] | 1 mm, 2 mm and 3 mm[K] |
| Tile thickness (as published) | Ask the team for your tile | 3-12 mm (1/8″-1/2″), HD kit[C] | 1/8″-1/2″, kit V4[I] | 3-25 mm in S, M and L clips[K] |
| Tool | By hand or leveling pliers | Floor pliers included in the HD kit[C] | Nippers included in kit V4[I] | Tool-free[K] |
| How to buy | Direct from Next Level, by quote | Distributors[C] | Rubi dealers | Distributors[K] |
What is the Raimondi tile leveling system?
Raimondi RLS is a clip-and-wedge leveling system set with floor pliers. The RLS heavy-duty kit contains 250 HD clips at 1.5 mm (1/16″) for tiles 3 to 12 mm (1/8″ to 1/2″) thick, 250 wedges and one floor plier[C]. The distributor notes that the HD clips use the same wedge and pliers as the other Raimondi clips[C].
What is the Rubi DELTA tile leveling system?
Rubi DELTA is a wedge-and-clip leveling system. Rubi describes the clip as the disposable element and the wedge as reusable[E]. The DELTA kit V4 includes nippers, 100 strips for tile from 1/8″ to 1/2″ thick and 100 reusable wedges, and Rubi’s US site lists 1 mm and 1/16″ clip kits[I].
Who makes T-Lock tile leveling?
T-Lock is made by Perfect Level Master. The two-part system pairs a white clip with a red wedge[J]. The T-Lock clips come in S, M and L heights for tile 3 to 25 mm thick, with 1 mm, 2 mm and 3 mm joint options, and lock with the wedge by hand[K]. The wedges are sold as reusable[L].
For a detailed two-brand breakdown, see Next Level vs Perfect Level Master T-Lock clips.
What makes Next Level different?
Next Level clips and wedges are designed by real tile installers for ceramic and porcelain tile. The clips come in 1/32″ (1 mm), 1/16″ (1.5 mm) and 1/8″ (3 mm); the wedge is designed to last job after job without deforming or breaking.
You buy direct from Next Level by quote, with trade pricing on case quantities, and the order ships from Tampa, Florida. See the Next Level leveling clips in 1/32, 1/16 and 1/8 inch.
Which tile leveling system is best for large format tile?
Any clip-and-wedge system in the right joint size works on large format tile if you place clips about every 8 inches along each edge and the substrate is flat. Check the tile thickness range each maker publishes, because large format porcelain and thin panels sit at opposite ends of it.
Are clips and wedges interchangeable between brands?
Not by default. Clip slots and wedge shapes differ between brands, so test before mixing. Rubi states that DELTA clips are compatible with most wedge systems on the market[E]; check any other combination on a few tiles before a full floor.
Which brand fits your job?
Rectified porcelain with 1 mm joints
Next Level 1/32″, Rubi 1 mm or Perfect Level Master 1 mm clips.
Buying direct with trade pricing
Next Level: by quote from the maker, with tiered pricing on case quantities and orders shipped from Florida.
Thick tile or pavers above 1/2"
Check the maker’s thickness range. Perfect Level Master lists clips up to 25 mm.
Tool-free setting
Perfect Level Master T-Lock by hand, or Next Level wedges by hand.
How every clip-and-wedge system goes in
1. Clip
Slide a clip under each tile edge.
2. Wedge
Lock the clip with the wedge until the faces are flush.
3. Snap off
Break the clip after the mortar cures and collect the wedges.
Sources
Facts about other brands were taken from these pages, checked on November 12, 2026. Product lines change; check the maker before you buy.
- [C] Centura, Raimondi RLS Heavy Duty Kit.
- [E] Rubi, DELTA Level System (blog).
- [I] Rubi US, Delta Level System Kit V4.
- [J] Pro Remodeler, Pro’s Picks: T-Lock Tile Leveling System.
- [K] Detroit Diamond Tools, Perfect Level Master T-Lock Clips.
- [L] Ceramed, Perfect Level Master Leveling Wedges (Reusable).
Raimondi, Rubi, DELTA, Perfect Level Master and T-Lock are trademarks of their owners. Next Level Tile Supplies is not affiliated with or endorsed by them.
Compare on your own tile
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